Obituaries:  Ray J. Rains, Sabine, Natchitoches Parish       R-520
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Nov 21, 1990
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net




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Ray J. Rains

  Services for Ray J. Rains, were held at 2 p.m., Saturday,
November 17, at the First United Methodist Church in Marthaville.
Rev. Abe Conerly officiated. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery, with
Masonic and military graveside rites, under the direction of
Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches.

  Mr. Rains passed away Thursday, November 15, at Natchitoches
Parish Hospital He was a native of Marthaville, and a retired
merchant. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in
Marthaville, American Legion Post No. 10, Natchitoches, Masonic
Lodge, Natchitoches Shrine Club, and Elks Lodge. He was Barracks
Commander of the State of Louisiana for World War I Veterans, and
was a veteran of World War I.

  He is survived by his wife, Lillie Mae Rains of Marthaville, and
several nieces and nephews.